Yearly Archives: 2020
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Feds call attention to dangers of drowsy driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced an Information Collection Request (ICR) for a survey about drowsy driving. The survey is currently under consideration. At this time, it…
Teen drivers in NY: Two things to know about car crashes
Getting a drivers’ license is a momentous occasion. Teenagers take courses and study for a written test, they practice behind the wheel and take a practical test and if they…
New York bikers and dooring: Are there legal remedies? | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP
Hazards abound when biking in a big city. Between dodging vehicles and potholes, it is easy to miss a driver or passenger within a vehicle opening their door into your…
New York tries curbing fatal accidents with new backseat buckling law | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP
November promises to be an interesting month with the nation’s attention on current events, many that will spill over from the previous month of October. One piece of news focuses…
Rideshare Companies Continue Their Legal Battle
While competitors in the ride-sharing industry, Uber and Lyft have a similar business model created to allow California residents to earn a little extra money transporting people to various destinations.…
Yacht Workers Trapped in Toxic Work Environments
Not all industries are the same when it comes to the number of sexual harassment claims. The most prominent include food services, retail, and manufacturing, all places where a vast…
Not Everything Slowed Down during the Pandemic
Empty New York City streets and roads became an all-too-common sight over the past several months. Many saw it as a break from the usual by pausing reckless and careless…
Catastrophic Coronavirus Consequences in New York Nursing Homes
Countless Facilities Failed Their Residents Since the beginning of March, state health officials have performed close to 1,900 inspections at 613 nursing homes and 540 state facilities. A review of…
How is the severity of a brain injury measured?
If you recently learned that a loved one suffered a head injury, one of your first questions may be about how serious the injury is. However, the answer to your…
After the accident: What is PTSD and how to handle it
It was only a quick ride to the grocery store. You headed home and sailed through a green light. Unfortunately, another driver sped through a red light and t-boned your…
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